The Thai Customs Department has joined forces with public and private organizations in boosting the customs service standard via the implementation of the National Single Window (NSW), an international database of customs services aiming for more efficient customs service procedures. At the same time, it is working to pave the way for the ASEAN-wide implementation of the ASEAN Single Window (ASW) to promote businesses within the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and with other trading regions of the world.